# Fla. Stat. § 11.011: 11.011 Special session; convened by Legislature > Florida · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TIII_C11_S11.011 ## Section - **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 11.011 - **Heading:** 11.011 Special session; convened by Legislature - **Jurisdiction:** Florida - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Florida Code / Title III / Chapter 11 / Section 11.011 ## Text (1) The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, by joint proclamation duly filed with the Department of State, may convene the Legislature in special session pursuant to the authority of s. 3, Art. III of the State Constitution. (2) The Legislature may also be convened in special session in the following manner: When 20 percent of the members of the Legislature shall execute in writing and file with the Department of State their certificates that conditions warrant the convening of the Legislature into special session, the Department of State shall, within 7 days after receiving the requisite number of such certificates, poll the members of the Legislature, and upon the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the members of both houses, shall forthwith fix the day and hour for the convening of such special session. Notice thereof shall be given each member by registered mail within 7 days after receiving the requisite number of said certificates. The time for convening of said session shall not be less than 14 days nor more than 21 days from the date of mailing said notices. In pursuance of said certificates, affirmative vote of the membership, and notice, the Legislature shall convene in special session. Should the Department of State fail to receive the requisite number of said certificates requesting the convening of a special session of the Legislature within a period of 60 days after receipt of the first of said certificates, all certificates previously filed shall be rendered null and void and no special session shall be called, and said certificates shall not be used at any future time for the convening of the Legislature. (3) During any special session convened pursuant to this section, only such legislative business may be transacted as is within the purview of the purpose or purposes stated in the proclamation, the certificates filed with the Secretary of State, or in a communication from the Governor or as is introduced by consent of two-thirds of the membership of each house. History: Former s. 2, Art. III of the State Constitution of 1885, as amended; converted to statutory law by s. 10, Art. XII of the State Constitution as revised in 1968; s. 6, ch. 69-52; ss. 10, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 96-318. ## Nearby sections - [Fla. Stat. § 11.02 11.02 Notice of special or local legislation or certain relief acts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TIII_C11_S11.02.md) - [Fla. Stat. § 11.03 11.03 Proof of publication of notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TIII_C11_S11.03.md) - [Fla. Stat. § 11.07 11.07 Method of enrolling bills, etc.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TIII_C11_S11.07.md) - [Fla. Stat. § 11.011 11.011 Special session; convened by Legislature.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TIII_C11_S11.011.md) - [Fla. Stat. § 11.12 11.12 Salary, subsistence, and mileage of members and employees; expenses authorized by resolution; appropriation; preaudit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TIII_C11_S11.12.md) - [Fla. Stat. § 11.13 11.13 Compensation of members.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TIII_C11_S11.13.md) - [Fla. Stat. § 11.021 11.021 Evidence of publication of notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TIII_C11_S11.021.md) - [Fla. Stat. § 11.25 11.25 Salaries and expenditures not subject to control of executive agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TIII_C11_S11.25.md) - [Fla. Stat. § 11.26 11.26 Legislative employees; employment restrictions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TIII_C11_S11.26.md) - [Fla. Stat. § 11.031 11.031 Official census.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TIII_C11_S11.031.md) - [Fla. Stat. § 11.40 11.40 Legislative Auditing Committee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TIII_C11_S11.40.md) - [Fla. Stat. § 11.42 11.42 The Auditor General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TIII_C11_S11.42.md) - [Fla. Stat. § 11.044 11.044 Legislative intent and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TIII_C11_S11.044.md) - [Fla. Stat. § 11.045 11.045 Lobbying before the Legislature; registration and reporting; exemptions; penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TIII_C11_S11.045.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TIII_C11_S11.011. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.